If we want to discover the things that hold us back from living a joyful life, we need to take the time to identify what’s broken within us.
Talking Points:
- Self worth is our deep need to be loved and accepted. This can be a dangerous pursuit if you go looking for it in the wrong places.
- In God’s economy, we come to him with nothing. We’re bankrupt and poor. But God pours worth and value into us. He takes his riches and gives them to us. Our worth, then, is a gift from God. It has nothing to with our looks or talents. It’s all about God and what he’s done for us. Titus 3:4-5
- We need to turn the light on in our lives and expose the thoughts we’ve kept hidden in the dark and let the light of God’s truth tell us who we are in him. Psalm 139:23-24
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Describe yourself. What are some of your accomplishments?
- How do you define success? How do you handle failure?
- On a scale from 1-10, how much do you struggle with self worth. (1 being never and 10 being always). Explain the number you gave yourself.
- What experiences have shaped how you view yourself, both positively and negatively.
- Read Titus 3:4-5. What does this passage seem to be saying about our worth?
- Read Psalm 139:23-24. Why is taking a self assessment important in your journey to understanding your true worth? What are some thoughts we might have that would be offensive to God?
- What excites you about taking the journey of discovering your true significance? What scares you about it?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
Adapted from the book The Search For Significance by Robert McGee
